Dan Crawford was an extraordinary man who single-handedly kept one of the most unique theatres in London thriving for many years.

A lot of film stars are just playing themselves in different frocks.

The one good thing is that I get a lot more good scripts coming through my letterbox. 'Vera Drake' raised my profile in one way, and then 'Harry Potter' in another.

Looking back, there is nothing wrong with that peace, love and equality that the hippies espoused. In many ways, we have regressed because they were into organic food, back to nature, make love not war, be good to all men, share and share alike - which is what many are talking about now.

You could say I'm a character actress. Or maybe a character actress who does peculiar, interesting lead roles. Does that make sense?

If you're at an award ceremony, you're against your mates.